Crime
17-Year-Old Aldine ISD Student killed in shooting outside McDonald’s in north Houston identified
Houston, TX – The Houston Police Department (HPD) has detained three persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Irwan Paez, an Aldine Independent School District (ISD) student, outside a McDonald’s in north Houston on Thursday afternoon.
The deadly shooting occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the 185 West Road area near the North Freeway.
Authorities confirmed that the incident was captured on cell phone video, which provided key evidence in the investigation.
According to HPD, the shooting was the culmination of two days of escalating confrontations between two groups of teens, all of whom are believed to be students at Aldine High School.
A dispute between the two groups began at a soccer game, where one group allegedly flashed a firearm at the other, escalating tensions.
The groups encountered each other again after school at neighboring fast-food restaurants.
Video footage shows the victim and his friends approaching a red Dodge Ram 1500 truck, which was waiting in the McDonald’s drive-thru line.
As the victim reached into the truck, the suspect fired a gun, striking the teen.
The truck then sped away from the scene, appearing to run over the victim in the process.
HPD confirmed that Irwan Paez succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
By 9:30 p.m. Thursday, investigators detained three persons of interest after locating and stopping a vehicle linked to the suspect’s truck near Tidwell and North Wayside in northeast Houston.
Grieving family members and Aldine ISD administrators gathered at the scene of the fatal shooting, expressing shock and sorrow over the tragic loss of a young life.
Aldine ISD issued the following statement regarding the incident:
“Aldine ISD has become aware of a shooting that took place off campus after school. During this incident, an Aldine student was fatally injured. The safety and security of Aldine ISD’s students and staff will always be our top priority. As such, an investigation is underway.”
The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division continues to investigate the shooting, including the involvement of those detained and whether additional suspects may be at large.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact HPD at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.